What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Initiatives Execution Lead position at Wells Fargo?
About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Execution Lead within Global Operations Strategic Execution. Learn more about our career areas and business divisions at www.wellsfargojobs.com .
The Strategic Initiatives Execution Lead leads high-priority, cross-functional initiatives across Global Operations, translating strategic priorities into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
Role will partner directly with US Based executives and senior leaders to drive complex, Global Ops-wide initiatives that require real-time collaboration, rapid decision-making, and strong executive influence. This role drives end-to-end delivery by aligning stakeholders across multiple business lines, establishing clear governance and accountability, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and performing complex analysis to develop and implement actionable recommendations. Creates, delivers or facilitates executive level presentations.
The Strategic Initiatives Execution Lead partners with and influences senior leaders, champions change and continuous improvement and may mentor less experienced team members to strengthen execution discipline and results.
This job is also known internally as a Lead Business Execution Consultant.
In This Role, You Will
401 S Tryon St. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
550 S 4th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
401 Las Colinas Blvd. W, Irving, Texas 75039
2800 S Price Rd. Chandler, Arizona 85286
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
4 Jun 2026
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants With Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements
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Wells Fargo is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Execution Lead within Global Operations Strategic Execution. Learn more about our career areas and business divisions at www.wellsfargojobs.com .
The Strategic Initiatives Execution Lead leads high-priority, cross-functional initiatives across Global Operations, translating strategic priorities into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
Role will partner directly with US Based executives and senior leaders to drive complex, Global Ops-wide initiatives that require real-time collaboration, rapid decision-making, and strong executive influence. This role drives end-to-end delivery by aligning stakeholders across multiple business lines, establishing clear governance and accountability, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and performing complex analysis to develop and implement actionable recommendations. Creates, delivers or facilitates executive level presentations.
The Strategic Initiatives Execution Lead partners with and influences senior leaders, champions change and continuous improvement and may mentor less experienced team members to strengthen execution discipline and results.
This job is also known internally as a Lead Business Execution Consultant.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead cross functional teams to strategize, plan, and execute a variety of programs, services and initiatives
- Drive accountability for assigned initiatives, limit risk exposure, and create efficiencies as appropriate
- Review strategic approaches and effectiveness of support function and business performance
- Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues, and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations
- Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans
- Collaborate and consult with members of the Business Execution team and team leaders to drive strategic initiatives
- Influence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the group
- 5 years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Highly refined and professional verbal and written communications
- Financial Services/Banking background
- Ability to simultaneously lead multiple, complex, strategic initiatives or projects
- Ability to execute in a fast paced, high demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
- Ability to consult and effectively manage relationships at all levels
- Proactive critical thinking and problem solving and process improvement skills (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
- Lead/facilitate meetings using formal agendas, action tracking, and documented outcomes
- Experience creating and presenting complex concepts, executive briefs, presentations, or decision support materials to executives and senior leaders using story telling, visuals, and tailored deliverables for senior leadership.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint, Teams/SharePoint and Co-Pilot
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
401 S Tryon St. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
550 S 4th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
401 Las Colinas Blvd. W, Irving, Texas 75039
2800 S Price Rd. Chandler, Arizona 85286
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
4 Jun 2026
- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants With Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements
- Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
- Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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